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Networking opportunities
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Professional stature
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
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MemberSearch
Chapter meetings
MemberSpeak
Communication Common
The IABC Buzz
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MemberSearch
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E-directory of all IABC members (“eWorldbook”)
Searchable by numerous parameters including
industry, job function, geography, company
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Chapter Meetings
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Face-to-face networking
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Affinity with communicators in your community
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Opportunity to share specific local information
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MemberSpeak
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Full-featured electronic bulletin board
A meeting place for the international IABC
community to
- Discuss and debate issues
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- Brainstorm about specific job challenges
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Communication Common
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An online meeting place to share ideas and
best practices, debate with colleagues and
gain insights.
Focuses on such topics as employee
communication, marketing/branding and
measurement.
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The IABC Buzz
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An online posting area for members to share
personal and professional accomplishments,
such as weddings/engagements,
births/adoptions, new jobs, promotions,
educational accomplishments, relocations,
deaths.
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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
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MyComm
Communication World magazine
CW Bulletin
Online Content Library
Volunteer opportunities
Member pricing on IABC products, Research
Foundation products, and events
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MyComm
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Online communication planning tool developed
by Cisco Systems
Takes users through a six-step process that
results in a comprehensive plan
Allows users to share and collaborate on plans
via the web
Is available exclusively to IABC members
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Communication World magazine
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Features case studies on communication
situations, insights and advice from seasoned
communicators, news affecting
communicators, IABC updates, and research
findings
High quality content, four color, coated paper,
saddle stitched
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CW Bulletin
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Delves deeply into a major topical concern in
the communication profession
Addresses professional skills, industry news,
and career development insights
Past and upcoming topics include: career
development, branding, measurement, global
communication, PR, technology, change
management, crisis communication
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Online Content Library
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Includes Communication World and CW Bulletin
archives, IABC conference presentations and
handouts, Gold Quill Award-winning
communication plans, and helpful links.
Organized into six categories: employee
communication, online communication, PR, skills
development, strategy and council, reputation and
branding
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Volunteer opportunities
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Variety of roles to expand your experience and
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International Conference
Knowledge Centre products (books and
manuals on a variety of communication topics)
Events (live events, teleseminars, webinars)
IABC Research Foundation reports
Gold Quill Award entry fees
Accreditation application fees
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JOB-SEARCHING ASSISTANCE
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Chapter resources
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Job Centre
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On the IABC web site
Jobs added every day
Communication jobs from entry level to senior
From all over the world
Customized search capability
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Chapter Resources
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Local job listings (web sites, newsletters)
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Access to the hidden job market through IABC
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PROFESSIONAL STATURE
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Demonstrates commitment to your profession
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Grants credence to the profession (13,000+
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Puts you in the position to give something back
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Access to health insurance (US only)
Discounts from Kinko’s, IBM, Avis care rental,
Airborne Express, Choice Hotels International,
Link Conference Service, iWire, and others.
Opportunity to take advantage of an IABC
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Available for groups as small as 5.
Entitles members to discounts on dues, IABC
annual International Conference, Knowledge
Centre books and manuals, and Research
Foundation reports.
High-value option offers additional services
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